- Musée de la civilisation
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Coordinates: 46°48′54.39″N 71°12′8.58″W / 46.8151083°N 71.2023833°W
Complexe muséologique du musée de la civilisation
Museological Complex of the Museum of Civilization
Established 19 December 1984 Location Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Type humanities Visitor figures 543,128 (FY 2005) Director Claire Simard, CEO Website www.mcq.org/index_en.html The Musée de la civilisation (Museum of Civilization) is a museum located in Quebec City. It is situated in old Québec near the Saint Lawrence River. It was designed by architect Moshe Safdie, and opened it's doors to the public on December 19th, 1988[1].
The previous buildings of the Banque de Paris and the Maison Estèbe, which were situated on Saint-Pierre street, were integrated in the museum's structure. Permanent and temporary exhibitions are held at the museum, usually related to humanities, and virtual exhibitions are also available. The institution also hosts Quartier des découvertes (Discovery Zone), geared towards children, and offers other services such as guided visits, a French America reference centre, shows, souvenir boutiques, a cafeteria, and a leisure room.
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Paysage de l'Ile d'Orléans
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Louis-Jacques Casault
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Winter 2005, Dieu-Tsar-Revolution exhibition
Exhibitions
Permanent
- Territoires (Territories)
- Le Temps des Québécois (People of Québec ... then and Now)
- Nous, les premières nations (Encounter with the First Nations)
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: the Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Heritage Information Network, and the Virtual Museum of Canada.
See also
External links
- Official website (English language)
References
- ^ Musée de la Civilisation de Québec, 15 ans - Bilan remarquable pour le Musée de la Civilisation à Québec, consulté le 12 juin 2007
Categories:- Museums in Quebec City
- History museums in Canada
- Quebec history stubs
- Quebec building and structure stubs
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